The Maritime Executive
Articles posted by the international team of staff writers at The Maritime Executive.
Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island
At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has re...
Fincantieri: Launch of the Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship
The launch ceremony of the Italian Navy’s new Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) named Quirinale, took place today at Finca...
Signal Ocean Announces Strategic Acquisition of AXSMarine
[By Signal Ocean and AXSMarine] Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized leader in the maritime...
Birdon Announces Plans for Sixth US Location in Pensacola, Florida
[By Birdon] On Wednesday 28, January, Birdon announced plans to develop and operate a 400,000-square-foot advanced ship manufactur...
ISWAN Launches Landmark New Social Interaction Matters Research
[By: ISWAN] The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has published Phase Three of its Social Interactio...
Survival of Chagos Sovereignty Deal Hinges on U.S. Review
The survival of the deal the UK has agreed with the government of Mauritius, involving the UK’s surrender of sovereignty and a lea...
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Launched MBTA Ferry Terminal Barges
[By Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina ] In their first operation of the new year, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (BHSM) completed a...
Wilson Sons Launches Tugboat to Meet Demand from New Panamax Ships
[By Wison Sons] With over 188 years of experience, Wilson Sons held a launch ceremony for the tugboat WS Halcyon this Thursday, Ja...
Tanzania Builds Ro-Pax Vessel to Boost Regional Trade on Lake Victoria
After eight years of construction, Tanzania has finally launched an inland passenger and cargo freshwater vessel that is touted as...
Danish Defence Charters Cruise Ship to House Troops in Greenland
The former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour is due to arrive in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 31 to become housing for Danish...